Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2026
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Join us for a celebratory breakfast event on Tuesday 23rd June, 09:00–11:00 in the ScotEng office, as we mark International Women in Engineering Day.
A thrilling summer of sport lies ahead for Scotland and what better time to celebrate the intersection between engineering and athletic performance? This International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), join us for an insightful session exploring how engineering intelligence is helping to drive athletes to new heights.
Through a lively fireside chat, inspirational engineers who have turned their passion for sport into remarkable opportunities will share their journeys, and perspectives on the evolving future of women in sport.
We’ll also turn the spotlight onto leadership in engineering. As organisations navigate an ever-changing landscape, the ability to harness technical expertise and translate it into strategic success has never been more critical. Barbara McIntyre, Engineering Director at ScotRail, will share her experiences, leadership insights, and vision for the future of Scotland’s infrastructure.
Expect a dynamic and interactive session, with plenty of opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and put your burning questions to our speakers.
Our Speakers
Barbara McIntyre CEng FIMechE – Engineering Director, ScotRail
Barbara has a Masters in Engineering from Glasgow University where she studied Product Design Engineering, she is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. She joined ScotRail as Engineering Director in April 2025, following her previous role as Engineering and Operations Director at Caley Ocean Systems.
Barbara has broad engineering and leadership experience across a range of sectors, having held roles at BAE Systems Naval Ships, Brodie Engineering, and Ferguson Marine.
Fireside chat hosted by Jennifer MacDonald
Isla Mackenzie – F1 Engineer
From the factory floor at Williams to the championship-winning garage at Mercedes, Isla Mackenzie is a Formula 1 engineer and racing driver. She spent ten years on Mercedes powertrains: five years at Williams Racing, then five years at Mercedes-AMG Petronas, contributing to the development of the powertrains and gearboxes that defined a dominant era of the sport. Originally from Stornoway, Isla carries a powerful story that she will share in conversation with Jennifer on Tuesday 23rd June at our International Women in Engineering Day event.
Alison Campbell – HDR
Alison Campbell is a Senior Engineer at HDR based in Glasgow, with a strong track record delivering complex engineering projects across the UK in infrastructure and industrial environments, including previous experience with William Grant & Sons. She brings expertise in sustainability and the challenge of developing practical net zero pathways, applying strategic and systems thinking to navigate technical, operational and commercial constraints in pursuit of long-term decarbonisation. Alison also represented the USA in their women’s orienteering team throughout her engineering degree and the first decade of her career, reflecting the resilience and problem-solving mindset she brings to her work.
Jennifer MacDonald – Scottish Engineering
Jennifer MacDonald is Scottish Engineering’s Skills and Culture Lead. Jennifer started her career in the Energy sector working as a chemical engineer on drilling rigs in Newfoundland, Canada. She returned to Scotland a few years later to continue her career off the coast of Aberdeen. Looking to champion engineering and manufacturing opportunities and support employers to access diverse talent, Jennifer joined the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS) as their first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager and delivered national Government backed initiatives before moving to London to work with The Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering in similar UK wide roles. She was recognised as Highly Commended for her leadership as Head of Diversity and Inclusion as the Royal Academy of Engineering at the European Diversity Awards in 2025.
